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Application deadline: 2017-05-31
Business / Employer name: Family Health International (FHI360)
Job categories: Other
Job role: Experienced
Position type: Full Time
Organization type: NGO
Location: Kinondoni, Oysterbay Dar Es Salaam
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FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff include experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries. Currently, FHI 360 is seeking suitable candidates to fill in one (1) position of Senior Finance and Grants Officer, based in Dar es Salaam.
The position will support the Finance Department in the provision of technical direction for finance related aspects and grants activities within FHI360 project. S/he will provide support in areas of financial management, accounting and record keeping within the project and ensure that all functions under the implementing partners are conducted in an efficient manner and in compliance with USAID and FHI360 policies, procedures and regulations. S/he will also efficiently operate and maintain an effective grants management system
Key Responsibilities include:
a. Finance:
• Preparing and reviewing Projects activities, pipeline reports, and budget for compliance with USAID and FHI360 standards and accuracy.
• Assisting in the development of IP budgets and providing capacity building technical assistance to the IP finance staff.
• Assisting Regional Finance staff to correctly interpret and apply FHI360, USAID, and Project policies, systems, and regulations related to finance and budget management.
• Conducting pre-award reviews for implementing partners for qualifying recipients as deemed appropriate in accordance with established FHI360 procedures.
b. Grants
• Maintaining and managing the official grant files according to FHI 360 regulations
• Responsible for managing and coordinating contractual aspects of award.
• Providing capacity building to staff and partners on relevant topics to ensure clear understanding of rules and regulations.
• Maintaining a comprehensive database of all the sub-partners in project with key information and as a resource for management information and control.
Position Requirements
• Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting and Business Administration with 3-5 years relevant experience; OR Bachelor's Degree in similar/related field with 5-7 relevant experience . CPA, ACA or any other relevant professional qualification is desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in financial management and reporting; as well of 2 years working experience in grants management.
• Budget development skills with multi funding sources and general ledger skills.
• Good analytical, numerical and problem solving skills
• Ability to develop effective work plan and priorities to meet business objectives.
• Familiarity with or knowledge of donor-funded projects and grants management policies and procedures; experience with USAID preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in building effective relationship with key stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt easily to changing needs and patterns of work.
• Good report writing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact with senior staff with diplomacy and firmness.
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